Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Lendal Tower
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Dick Turpin
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Retreat
- De Grey Rooms
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The White Rose of York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Medieval Castle
- Second World War York
- York Bombed
- Bone Trial Piece